Unable to run plugin due to nodejs or sfdx-cli issue. How can I solve it?


Question.

I am having trouble running the plugin and am receiving an error related to nodejs or sfdx-cli. Specifically, the error message says something about nodejs or sfdx-cli being the issue.

How I can solve this issue?


Answer.

  1. To check if Node.js is correctly installed and operational on your machine, please follow these steps:

    For Windows:

    1. Open the command prompt by pressing the Windows key and typing cmd.
    2. Type node -v and press Enter. This will display the version number of Node.js installed on your system, if it is installed correctly.
    3. If Node.js is not installed, please visit the official Node.js website and download the latest version for Windows.
    4. If Node.js is installed but not operational, please refer to the Node.js documentation or reach out to their support team for assistance.

    For macOS:

    1. Open the Terminal app.
    2. Type node -v and press Enter. This will display the version number of Node.js installed on your system, if it is installed correctly.
    3. If Node.js is not installed, please visit the official Node.js website and download the latest version for macOS.
    4. If Node.js is installed but not operational, please refer to the Node.js documentation or reach out to their support team for assistance.

    To check if SFDX-CLI is correctly installed and operational on your machine, please follow these steps:

    For Windows and macOS:

    1. Open the command prompt (Windows) or the Terminal app (macOS).
    2. Type sfdx --version and press Enter. This will display the version number of SFDX-CLI installed on your system, if it is installed correctly.
    3. If SFDX-CLI is not installed, please visit the official Salesforce documentation and download the latest version for your operating system.
    4. If SFDX-CLI is installed but not operational, please refer to the Salesforce documentation or reach out to their support team for assistance.
Last updated on 17th May 2023